Jail chief runs tight operation at Frederick jail
Maj. Barry Stanton, Frederick County Detention Center chief, says inmates pay a $4 fee for doctor visits and participate in a home detention program funded by inmate fees. He seeks legislation to charge fines on all convicted offenders to fund jail technology programs. Also touts the central booking facility enabling rapid identification of arrestees.
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New Market Middle grows past capacity as options weighed
New Market Middle School faces crowding with 1,056 students last year and over 1,100 expected this September. A parent committee will present options to Superintendent Jack Dale for board approval, including redistricting, buses for sixth graders, new or modular buildings, and eventual relief after a linked middle school opens. Community meeting planned for September as long-range plans project a third larger replacement by 2000.
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Fort Detrick moves toward new health clinic approval
The Senate approved 4.65 million for a 20,000 square foot clinic at Fort Detrick within the Army Medical Institute for Infectious Diseases as part of the 1998 Military Construction bill. The project awaits conference approval and President Clinton's signature. The expanded facility will serve about 1,800 soldiers and retirees, with X ray, lab, dental, pediatrics, pharmacy, and occupational health services. Senator Mikulski praised the plan while Senators McCain and Kyl opposed the bill.
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City shifts personnel director role amid city hall reorg
Mayor Jim Grimes proposes moving Jon Angel from personnel to procurement in the office of finance. Aldermen give conceptual approval pending formal action. Angel would oversee facility insurance data processing and risk management with potential pay cut and a hired consultant to set pay. A new human resources director will also be hired.
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Ten arrested in Frederick prostitution crackdown
Ten men were charged with offenses after an undercover operation targeting prostitution near North Market and Seventh streets. Alberto Charres, 37, was cited for solicitation for prostitution and driving on a suspended license, while Robert Leon Unger Jr., 39, faced charges of solicitation for lewdness and driving while intoxicated.
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Waynesboro
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Thurmont
Higinbotham to Run for Seat as Alderman
Rowena F. Higinbotham a 57 year old Republican and long time community volunteer filed Friday to join the race for a seat on the Frederick City Board of Aldermen Her campaign slogan is For Common Sense Government She arrived in Frederick in 1965 and plans to keep improving the city over the next four years
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Inside The News Potons of The Fregenck News Post
A daily newspaper printed on 100 recycled paper features the newsroom routine and publication details. The piece notes the paper’s daily printing cycle and the overall mission of delivering the latest local and regional news.
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Learning respect at camp near Thurmont
Camp West Mar outside Thurmont hosts 70 boys ages 9 to 12 for two weeks sponsored by the American Legion Western Maryland District. Encampment director Don Schudt says the aim is to teach self respect and cooperation through outdoor activities like canoeing hiking and archery while balancing discipline and fun. Campers come from Frederick Washington and Carroll counties and begin days with 6 30 am wake ups and inspections.
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